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Chapter 100

Author: Dea B
last update publish date: 2026-07-18 21:35:59

Beckett

I used to think changing happened all at once.

Like flipping a switch.

One day you’re one person.

The next day you’re someone better.

Turns out…

that’s complete bullshit.

Real change is quieter than that.

It’s waking up every morning and choosing not to become the person you were the day before.

And some days…

that’s harder than I ever imagined.

Monday morning started the way most Mondays did.

Too early.

Too much coffee.

Mason was arguing with my mom because she’d informed him dinosau
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